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Rev. John Paarlberg is a retired pastor in the Reformed Church in America (RCA), having most recently served as the senior minister of the First Church in Albany, NY.  Prior to that he was the RCA Minister for Social Witness and Worship.  He is a member of the Social Justice...

James Innell (J.I.) Packer (1926-2020) was an English-born Canadian evangelical theologian, cleric, and writer in the low-church Anglican and Calvinist traditions. (Source and photo: Wikipedia)

Glenn Packiam is the lead pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, CA. Glenn is the author of several books, including The Resilient Pastor, Blessed Broken Given, and the most recent title, co-authored with his wife Holly, "The Intentional Year." He earned a doctorate in Theology and Ministry from Durham...

Dr. Alan Padgett is the Professor of Systematic Theology and The Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary Chair of Theology at Luther Seminary. He is a graduate of Drew University and University of Oxford. A United Methodist minister, he coordinates Methodist studies at the seminary as well as teaching classes in systematic...

Carlos René Padilla (1932–2021) was an Ecuadorian evangelical theologian and missiologist best known for formulating and promoting the concept of integral mission, which unites evangelism with social responsibility. He earned a B.A. in philosophy and an M.A. in theology from Wheaton College, followed by a Ph.D. in New Testament studies...

Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst is the Richard C. Oudersluys Associate Professor of World Christianity at Western Theological Seminary. She is a theologian, missiologist, educator, and story-teller, and has been involved in leadership development and theological education for integral mission in her native Latin America for several decades. She is a...

Chase Padusniak is a councilman in Garwood, NJ, and works as a college instructor and tutor, as well as an editor for the non-profit Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). He graduated from Princeton University and the College of the Holy Cross. Chase is also a founding member...

James Paek is a singer/songwriter. Having been a part of projects as a songwriter and vocalist both inside and outside of the Church (Pablo Nouvelle, Yngcult, Kylan Road, Willow, Je'kob), James has recently release his debut EP entitled "Exit Us" which has found Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and Pandora Editorial support....

Rev. Dr. Joseph Pagano is a priest in the Episcopal Church, and currently serves as co-dean of Diocese of New Hampshire's School for Ministry (SFM). He is co-editor of "Common Prayer: Reflections on Episcopal Worship" and "Saving Words: 20 Redemptive Words Worth Rescuing." (Source: nhepiscopal.org; episcopalchurch.org)

Brian Michael Page is a Catholic composer who has served as music director and organist, and also directed music at local Catholic parishes. With over 200 pieces of music ranging in style from chant and polyphony to modern liturgical settings, Mr. Page acknowledges the influence of Alexander Peloquin and Richard...